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Head vase painted in polychrome with a mythical masked being
Head vase painted in polychrome with a mythical masked being
Object Number 09-3-30/75733
Display Title Head vase painted in polychrome with a mythical masked being
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic bowl, hourglass shape, flaring rim, polychrome zomorphic figures around
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Nasca
  • Nasca B
  • Proliferous
  • Nasca
  • Nasca Phase 7
  • Nasca Phase 6
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Nazca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 14.7 x 14.7 cm (4 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-3-30/75733/ P

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